AES 2025 Program
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Day 1:
Program Activity
Date: Wednesday, 25th June 2025
Venue: Méstil Hotel & Residences Kampala
Session 1.1
07:30 - 08:00
Registration of Participants
07:30 - 8:00 (Opening Session)
Opening Plenary: MC (Mr. Julius Wandera - Director Corporate and Consumer Affairs, ERA)
Opening Prayer: Frontier Energy Ltd
09:00 - 09:05: Arrival of the Chief Guest and Anthems
09:05 – 09:20: Remarks by CEO ERA (Uganda)
09:20 - 09:35: Remarks from the PS MEMD
09:35 - 10:00: Official Opening by the Minister of Energy
10:00 - 10:10: Photo and Exhibition Walk with Chief Guest
10:10 - 10:40
Health/Tea Break
10:40 - 11:00
Keynote Address:
Powering Africa: Smart, Innovation, and Energy Sustainability for Growth
Keynote Speaker:
Prof. Ignacio Perez: Professor and Director of Energy Training, Florence School of Regulation (FSR), European University Institute
11:00 - 12:00
Panel Discussion
Panel Chair: Dr. Brian Isabirye - Commissioner for Renewable Energy, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development
1. Eng. Dr. Dorothy Okello - Professor and Dean, School of Engineering, and Associate Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT), Makerere University
2. Mr. Brian Tuhinduka - Head Renewables Standard Bank
3. Prof. Vijay Modi - Director, Laboratory for Sustainable Energy Solutions, Columbia University
4. Prof. Ignacio Perez - Professor and Director of Energy Training, Florence School of Regulation (FSR), European University Institute
12:00 - 12:40
The Role of the Law in enabling Just Energy Transition
Panel Chair: Mr. Mubiru Richard (UMA)
1. Mr. Peterson Mwesiga, MCIArb - Partner Meritus Advocates
2. Mrs. Dorah Nandugga Kabugo - Legal Specialist and Partner, Ortus Africa
3. Mr. Peter Magelah Gwayaka - Executive Director, DENIVA
4. Mr. Harold Obiga - Director Legal Services, ERA
12:40pm - 13:00pm
Talk by Sponsors
1. Bujagali Energy Ltd
2. Cable Corporations Ltd
3. Sanlam General Insurance
4. Get. Transform
13:00pm - 14:00pm
Lunch Break
Session 1.2A
14:00 - 14:20
Presentation: Global Trends in Energy Reforms
Presenter: Mr. Patrick Mwesige - Energy Consultant, World Bank
14:20 - 14:40
Panel Discussion
14:40 - 16:40
Sub-Theme 1: Regional Power Markets and Infrastructure Security
Moderator: Dr. Geofrey Okoboi - Director Economic Regulation, ERA
Research Paper Presentations
AES-031: Insights into Power Markets and Infrastructure Security in Africa
Author: Bakampa Brian Baryaguma
AES-008: Effects of Current Waves on 220kV Power Line Performance in Uganda
Authors: Living Ounyesiga, Aryamanya Ronald and Abubakar Abudul
AES-050: Securing Energy Justice Through Metrics Across Sectors: Deconstructing Positive Energy District Cases
Authors: Siddharth Sareen
AES-038: The Legal and Institutional Readiness of Uganda for The Eastern Africa Power Pool vis-a-vis Existing Regional Power Protocols
Author: Catherine Nansubuga
Discussion
Session 1.2B
14:40 - 16:40
Sub-Theme 3: Decentralized and Off-Grid Energy Solutions
Moderator: Eng. Judith Naiga Ssengendo
Research Paper Presentations
AES-029: Design and Simulation of an Automatic Generation Control (AGC) System for Real Time Power Balance of Uganda’s Power Grid.
Authors: Christine Ampaire, Shillah Kagina and Jane Namaganda
AES-002: Estimating Electrical Load Characteristics of Households using A Naive Engineering Appliance Saturation Technique: Case of Uganda
Authors: Almas Sendegeya, Emmanuel Wokulira Miyingo and John Ssali Mbazzi
AES-018: Understanding the Underutilization of Electric Pressure Cookers in Urban Uganda: Barriers, Motivators, and Policy Recommendations
Authors: Reagan Kyomuhendo Muhimbo and Shem Christopher Luwandaga
AES-006: Enhancing Energy Resilience in Higher Education: A Hybrid Solar and Efficiency Case from Uganda
Authors: Vicent Rutagangibwa, Michael Atim, Arthur Nuwagaba, Moreen Kabarungi, Julius Taremwa, Josephine Najjobyo and Robert Mugonza
Discussion: Prof. David Ato Quansah - Senior Lecturer, Kwame Nkrumah University
16:40
- Cocktail
- Departure at Leisure
Day 2:
Program Activity
Date: Thursday, 26th June 2025
Venue: Méstil Hotel & Residences Kampala
Session 2.1
08:30 - 08:50
- Registration of Participants
- Entertainment: Opening
08:30 - 09:00
Opening Plenary/ Recap of Day 1 and Activities For Day 2
09:00 - 09:20
Keynote Address:
Bridging the Green Divide: Integrating Policy, Finance, Engineering, and Legal Innovation for a Sustainable Future
Presenter:
Dr. Benon Mutambi - Energy Consultant
09:20 - 10:00
Panel Discussion
Panel Chair: Mr. Steven Mwandha, ERA
Discussants:
1. Prof. Muyiwa Samuel Adaramola - Lecturer Renewable Energy, Norwegian University of Life Sciences
2. Prof. David Ato Quansah - Senior Lecturer, Kwame Nkrumah University
3. Eng. Judith Naiga Ssengendo - Director Technical Regulation, ERA
4. Dr. Benon Mutambi - Energy Consultant
10:00 - 10:30
Health/Tea Break
10:30 - 12:00
Presentations
10:30 - 11:00: Opportunities for Private Investment in Electricity Transmission and Distribution Networks in Uganda
Prof. Ignacio Perez
11:00 - 11:20: Unpacking Corporate and Regulatory Finance in the Utility Sector
CPA Edward Iruura, ERA
11:20 - 11:40: Designing Inclusive Electricity Tariffs for Marginalised and Vulnarable Groups in Africa
Mr. Vianney Mutyaba, ERA
11:40 - 12:00: Discussion
Session 2.2
12:00 - 13:00
- Launch of the Electricity Supply Industry State of the Environment Report (ESSOER)
- Electricity Regulatory Authority, National Environment Management Authority, Ministry of Water and Environment
13:00 - 14:00
Lunch Break
Session 2.3A
14:00 - 15:00
Sub-Theme 4: Energy Transition, Sustainability and Carbon Financing
Moderator: Eng. Dr. Dorothy Okello - Associate Professor, Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Makerere University
Research Paper Presentations
AES-028: Adoption and Experience of Solar Water Heating Systems Users in the Commercial Sector in Kenya
Authors: Sam Adaramola, Augustine B Makokha and Lucy J Rono
AES-063: GIS – Enabled Decision Support Systems for Grid Modernization and Electricity Access
Author: Energy Sector GIS Working Group
AES-064: Advancing Smart Grid Resilience in Uganda: The Role of Robotic Systems in Automated Power Line Monitoring and Fault Detection
Authors: Samuel Kangwagye, Perez Mukasa, and Maureen Nalubowa Ssempijja
Discussant: Eng. Peter Kakeeto, ERA
Session 2.3B
14:00 - 15:20
Sub-Theme 5: Financing and Investment for Electricity Infrastructure
Moderator: CFA. Joshua Karamagi - Managing Director, Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Ltd.
Research Paper Presentations
AES -048: Making Public-Private Partnerships Work as a Creative Source of Financing for Energy Infrastructure Projects in Africa
Authors: Julius Galisonga and Abba Kolo
AES -037: Innovative Blended Finance Structures for Large-Scale Hydropower in Frontier Markets: Evidence from Uganda
Authors: Nicholas Agaba Rugaba, Kenneth Legesi and Isaac Arinaitwe
AES-030: Public-private partnership for energy infrastructure development – Case study of Chinese-financed power generation investments in Sub-Saharan Africa
Author: Vianney Mutyaba
Discussion
15:40 - 17:00
Oxford Style Debate: The House believes that ‘'Africa’s Energy Future depends more on Political Will than Technological Innovation"
Moderator: Oscar Sekweyama
Debaters:
Proposition:
1. Mr. Angello Izama
2. Mr. Julius Galisonga
Opposition:
3.Mr. Robert Kirunda
4.Ms. Manuela P. Mulondo
Discussion
17:00
- Health/Tea Break Session
- Departure at Leisure
Day 3:
Program Activity
Date: Friday, 27th June 2025
Venue: Méstil Hotel & Residences Kampala
Session 3.1
08:00 - 08:30
- Registration of Participants
- Entertainment: Opening
08:30 - 09:00
Recap of Day 2 Activities
Session Chair: Eng. Dr. F. Ssebbowa - Managing Director, Frank Energy Consult
09:00 - 10:00
The Future of Uganda's Electricity Sub-sector: Generation to Distribution
1. Eng. Harrison Mutikanga - Managing Director, Uganda Electricity Generation Company Ltd.
2. Mr. Joshua Karamagi - Managing Director, Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Ltd.
3. Mr. Paul Mwesigwa - Managing Director, Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Ltd.
4. Eng. Judith Nayiga Ssengendo - Director, Technical Regulation, ERA
10:00 - 10:30
Health/Tea Break
10:30 - 11:00
keynote Address 4: The Intelligent Grid: Balancing Innovation and Cybersecurity in Modern Power Systems
Presenter: Hon. Nyombi Thembo - Executive Director, UCC
11:00 - 12:00
Panel Chair: Dr. Frank Ssebbowa
1. Eng. Sylver Hategekimana
2. Manager ICT, UETCL
3.National Director - Personal Data Protection Office
4. Eng. Rachel Baalessanvu
Discussion
Session 3.2
12:00pm - 13:00pm
Sub-Theme 2: Energy Storage, Smart Grids, and Digital Innovations
Moderator: Dr. Jemimah Connie Akiror
Research Paper Presentations
AES-022: A Comprehensive Cybersecurity Framework for Uganda’s Smart Grids: Integrating Intrusion Detection Systems, Software-Defined Networking, and Awareness Training
Authors: Dickson Mugerwa and Wamema Joshua
AES-041: Integrated Solar-Powered Drone Docking Stations with Aviation Navigation Sensors for Sustainable Infrastructure Monitoring and Energy Access in Africa
Author: Dricho James
AES-034: A Maintenance Scheduling Tool for Kaplan Turbines
Authors: Bendicto Maseruka S., Samuel Walugembe and Solomon Azarius Lubaale
Discussant: Eng. Peter Kakeeto, ERA
13:00 - 14:00
Lunch Break
Session 3.3
14:00 - 16:00
Sub-Theme 6: Policy, Regulation and Governance in the Power Sector
Moderator: Ms. Lisbet Komujuni Ngabirano
Research Paper Presentations
AES-025: The impact of subsidies on clean cooking in Uganda: the case of cooking tariff and liquified petroleum gas starter kits
Author: Michael Kyanzi
AES-003: Promoting E-cooking and access to electricity to underserved areas- Case Study- Oloika Solar PV Mini-Grid, Kenya
Authors: Charles Ndungu and Daniel Gombe
AES-010: Patterns, Purchases, and Policy: Understanding Domestic Electricity Use in Rural and Peri-Urban Uganda
Authors: Joel Mugyenyi, Hannington Natuhweera, Protaze Tibyakinura and Vijay Modi
AES- 016: Mapping Renewable Energy Transition and Policies on Uganda’s Development: A Structural Vector Auto-Regression Approach
Author: Mohammed Osman Ali Hamid
AES-021: Energy Consumption and the Welfare of Ugandan Households: A Panel Analysis
Authors: Robert Wamulimah, Prof. Kaberuka Will, Dr. Dickson Turyareeba and Oryema John Bosco
Discussion
16:00 - 17:00
Closure of the AES 2025
- Recognition and Awards: Sponsors and Authors
- Closing Remarks
Our Sponsors
Useful Links
- Electricity Regulatory Authority
- Ministry of Energy & Minerals Development
- Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Ltd
- Uganda Electricity Generation Company Ltd
- Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Ltd
- West Nile Rural Electrification Company
- Kalangala Infrastructure Services Ltd (KIS)
- Youth in Energy Summit (YES! Uganda)
- Contacts
Contacts
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Plot 5C-1 Third Street,
Lugogo Industrial Area.
P.O.Box 10332, Kampala, Uganda -
+256 393 260 166
+256 200 506 000 - symposium@era.go.ug